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Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trading for All-NBA center Rudy Gobert in the 2022 offseason, it seemed like the Wolves had a legitimate chance to make a deep playoff run this spring and even represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals in June. Although fast […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially gotten underway this offseason, but the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to make a big move by re-signing key big man Naz Reid to a three-year, $42 million deal. Reid was set to be one of the top centers on the open market, but instead, he stayed put with Minnesota on a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a massive trade heading into the year, pairing Rudy Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns. However, with the Timberwolves still facing an early playoff exit, Minnesota might be looking at another major shake up. Towns is currently considered more tradeable between him and Gobert, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. Teams covert Towns’ youth, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just took Naz Reid off the NBA free agency market by locking him up to a three-year extension worth $43 million. Along with Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, Minnesota’s frontcourt is now worth a whopping $443 million combined — between just these three players. ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins thinks that enough is enough. […]

Ahead and through the 2023 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks are rumored to be fixated on a trade for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. However, with the Hawks reportedly sending John Collins to the Utah Jazz in a deal that netted them just Rudy Gay and a second-round pick, it may be time to reassess […]

Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves at least until the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. The agreement will keep the Timberwolves center off the NBA Free Agency market. This will also give him a chance to build off […]

Naz Reid just got paid. The Minnesota Timberwolves opted to take out one of the most highly sought-after big men off the NBA free agency market by agreeing to a deal with the 23-year-old. This comes out to the tune of $42 million for a three-year extension. After this deal, the Timberwolves now have one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge decision on Sunday. They have decided to waste no time on backup center Naz Reid, who was set to enter NBA free agency this summer. Well, the Wolves did not want to run the risk of losing the 23-year-old, and both parties have now reportedly agreed to a new […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has reportedly agreed to a new three-year, $42 million deal with a player option with the team, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The agreement prevents Naz Reid from entering free agency. This is a big move for the Timberwolves, who now secure a quality center who is coming off of his […]

What path can the Minnesota Timberwolves go down following the end of the 2023 NBA Draft? Minnesota ended the 2022-23 season with a record of 42-40, putting them at second place in the Northwest Division and at the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They earned the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs following […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a pretty interesting set of circumstances in the 2023 NBA Draft. Of course, they aimed to fortify their roster and set the stage for a brighter future. The draft presented a pivotal opportunity for the team to address its needs. They needed to secure talented prospects who could contribute immediately and […]

With the duo of Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert still feeling like an awkward fit, the Minnesota Timberwolves were among the teams tied to the Portland Trail Blazers and the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Blazers would keep the pick, selecting explosive G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson on Thursday night. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a deal with the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night. The Timberwolves are reportedly sending two future second-rounders to the Spurs in exchange for San Antonio’s No. 33 pick at the 2023 NBA Draft, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Timberwolves are sending the Spurs two future second-round picks, source says. […]

Though the Minnesota Timberwolves season ended with an emphatic series defeat at the hands of the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, there was a bit for them to take out of the season. One of those things was the rapid improvement of Naz Reid, who demonstrated over the back half of the season that […]

One thing you can say about Karl-Anthony Towns is that he is not short of confidence. The Minnesota Timberwolves star recently made headlines after claiming that once he calls time on his career, he’s adamant that people will look back on his legacy and say that he changed the game. In terms of his current […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been active as ever on Patrick Beverley’s podcast. The two have discussed a wide range of topics, many of which have made their way into the headlines. Towns’ name has also popped up in some trade rumors, although he was quick to fire back regarding those. Now, former NBA […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is on one right now. On Wednesday, the former Kentucky standout claimed that he’s changed the NBA forever. Now, he’s making even more wild claims about the team’s 2022 playoff run with Patrick Beverley where they blew a first-round lead to the Memphis Grizzlies after making it through the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns firmly believes that his impact on the game of basketball has been immense. So much so, that the Minnesota Timberwolves star recently made a declaration about how he believes he would have “changed the game” by the time he retires from the NBA. It’s a bold statement, no doubt, and it has prompted […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns missed a lot of the 2022-23 campaign due to injury and after the team failed to make it out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there was some trade chatter surrounding the big man. While those rumblings are still quietly being heard around the league ahead of the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns is under contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a few more seasons until he becomes a free agent. That being said, if things in Minnesota don’t work out and both sides opt to try and move on, the New York Knicks are the current favorites to land him, via BetOnline. The Knicks have […]

Will anyone still doubt how great Nikola Jokic is in the game of basketball after lifting the Denver Nuggets to the franchise’s first-ever championship? Jokic dazzled with both the stat sheet and the eye test. Not only did he fill up the points, rebounds, and assists column to such a historic degree, he also silenced […]

If the latest rumors turn out to be true, Karl-Anthony Towns’ days with the Minnesota Timberwolves are numbered. With the Timberwolves set to pay big money to both Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels this summer, it will be difficult for them to keep all their core pieces together. Unfortunately, since trading Rudy Gobert won’t really […]

Where can Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid go in free agency? The 6-foot-9-inch center ended the 2022-23 season with averages of 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 68 games and 11 starts. His season was highlighted by a 27-point, 13-rebound performance against the Dallas Mavericks in December, a game that saw […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round for the second straight season. Though the Timberwolves, on paper, boast a talented core of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert, the outlook of the franchise seems a bit murky considering their current salary situation and future draft assets. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, […]

Anthony Edwards is coming off the best season of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has now decided to cap it off by headlining Team USA’s stacked roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup tournament in August. This will be Edwards’ first official appearance for the national squad after joining the USA select […]

Anthony Edwards is widely regarded as one of the top young stars in the NBA today. The Minnesota Timberwolves took his game to new heights this past season, and he was rewarded with his first All-Star call-up in just his third season in the league. According to reports, Edwards is now on the verge of […]

The concept of the generational curse is becoming more well-known in the vernacular. Trauma has roots in genetics, and thanks to how humans reproduce, parents pass down certain characteristics to their offspring. As a result, these offspring are vulnerable to continuing the cycle of their ancestors’ behavior. But does the same phenomenon happen in the […]

When it comes to former New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez, it’s either you love him or hate him. As for former Boston Red Sox first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz, he made it very clear which side of the fence he is on. During a recent appearance on the Foul Territory podcast did not hold back […]

The New York Knicks just capped off an impressive 2022-23 campaign that saw them get back into the postseason and win their first playoff series in a decade. Now, with momentum on their side, expectations seem to be that the club’s front office, led by President of Basketball Operations Leon Rose, will look to capitalize […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert took a page out of Aaron Rodgers book amid his summer break from the NBA. Rudy Gobert posted on Instagram that he spent 64 hours in full darkness as part of a darkness retreat, and that it was one of the most “powerful experiences” he has ever had.   View […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the top players in the NBA. He’s helped lead the Timberwolves to two straight playoff appearances and he was named to his first All-Star team this season. At 21-years-old he just completed his third season in the NBA and he led the team in scoring […]

Kevin Garnett is one of the most iconic trash talkers in the history of the sport. As a matter of fact, one might even argue that he’s the top dog when it comes to dishing out savagery against his opponents. That’s KG on his good days. You definitely do not want to catch this man […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has given a frank assessment of his team’s 2022-23 season, in which they were eliminated from the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive time. Speaking on Podcast P with Paul George earlier this week, Towns was asked if the Timberwolves season was a failure, and […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are really good friends, and it has been well documented in the media. That is why when Russell was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Los Angeles Lakers, it was not easy for Towns to process, via Podcast P with Paul George. Host: "They took your best friend away […]

Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t hold back in his criticism of the All-Defensive Team voting after his Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Jaden McDaniels was snubbed from the selection. McDaniels proved to be the most versatile defender in the NBA in the past 2022-23 regular season. He finished with 76 blocks and 74 steals, making him the only player […]

Jaden McDaniels’ absence in the All-Defensive Teams for the 2022-23 season came as an absolute shock not only to the Minnesota Timberwolves faithful but also to NBA fans in general. There is no doubt that McDaniels has proven himself as one of the best defenders in the NBA in the past campaign. He was vital […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley doesn’t tweet much, so it was notable when he took to Twitter Tuesday. Conley made it clear that he couldn’t believe Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was left off both 2023 NBA All-Defensive Teams. When the NBA All-Defensive Teams were released, Jaden McDaniels was widely considered to be among the biggest […]

It’s safe to say Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is not a big fan of the nicknames that the media and the fans have given him. Whether it’s KAT, Special K, Big Purr or whatever fans are calling him right now aside from his name, Towns doesn’t like it. The Timberwolves All-Star revealed as […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns joined forces this week and expressed their appreciation for former teammate Patrick Beverley. George and Towns have been close friends since Towns’ rookie year, as the two bonded during some offseason workouts. In the latest episode of Podcast P with Paul George, the […]